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London
Belfast · QS World #595
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/5
Richmond American University London
scored higher in 1 category
4/5
Ulster
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Ulster University leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, courses). Richmond American University London is ahead on international.
Richmond American University London vs Ulster University at a glance
Richmond American University London and Ulster University both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Marketing, Business Studies and Computer Science. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,490 at Ulster University, so the two cost about the same.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 3 and Richmond American University London in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Richmond American University London
Ulster University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Richmond American University London
21 countries · 87.1% international
- 🇮🇳India39.4%
- 🇺🇸United States27.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🌐Nepal2.5%
Ulster
45 countries · 32.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
- 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
Subjects
11 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Richmond American University London
Ulster University
Marketing
Business Studies
Computer Science
Media & Film Studies
Sociology & Criminology
Politics & International Relations
Finance & Actuarial Science
History
Economics
Software Engineering
Psychology (General)
Only at Richmond American University London
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £17,500
- Ulster University
- £17,490
About the same.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- Ulster University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Ulster University yet.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Richmond American University London
Ulster University
Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)No data79%Satisfaction85%Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction83%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data77%Satisfaction82%Politics & International Relations
No dataSalary (3 years)No data85%Satisfaction84%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)No data65%Satisfaction84%
Scholarships for International Students
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Richmond American University London vs Ulster University: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or Ulster University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,490 at Ulster University, so the two cost about the same. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Richmond American University London and Ulster University?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Marketing, Business Studies, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Economics, Software Engineering and Psychology (General).
Does Richmond American University London or Ulster University offer more courses?
Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at Richmond American University London but not at Ulster University?
Richmond American University London teaches 3 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), History of Art & Design and Mathematics.
What can you study at Ulster University but not at Richmond American University London?
Ulster University teaches 55 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Law, Accounting, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies and 47 more.
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